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Lisa Desatnik @SoMuchPETential

I am a certified dog trainer and certified Fear Free trainer. I use compassion, kindness & fun in teaching & learning. Do something that makes you smile today.

Joined November 2012
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Dog sniffing walks are decompressing walks that promote relaxation and engagement. There are so many benefits to incorporating these into your dog's enrichment. somuchpetential.com/why-take…

Why Take Your Dog On Sniffing Walks? | So Much PETential

Is your idea of a dog walk, attaching a 6 feet leash to your dog and walking him on a sidewalk through your neighborhood, having him stay by your side? If that is you, I want to encourage you to try...

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Parents: remember, you are ALWAYS modeling behavior for your child to learn. Model and teach your child what he/she can do that will give your dog reason to feel comfortable, safe and happy. More : rebrand.ly/31z04ub
RT @SoMuchPETential: Love this story by @Lawson_TV at @WLWT! A #Cincinnati girl who wears a prosthetic leg will soon have a furry best friend who's just like her. ow.ly/f4vH50HY57g

Greater Cincinnati child who wears prosthetic leg gets dog with limb difference for birthday

A Greater Cincinnati child who wears a prosthetic leg will soon have a furry best friend who's just like her.

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Love this story by @Lawson_TV at @WLWT! A #Cincinnati girl who wears a prosthetic leg will soon have a furry best friend who's just like her. ow.ly/f4vH50HY57g

Greater Cincinnati child who wears prosthetic leg gets dog with limb difference for birthday

A Greater Cincinnati child who wears a prosthetic leg will soon have a furry best friend who's just like her.

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Tips for recognizing good play including dog body language as well as tips for how you can help to make it as safe and fun as possible. rebrand.ly/02p3oxn (or visit my website and search for 'dog play date'.
How familiar are you with the phrase motivating operations? Getting to know it could help you be more successful with your dog training. ow.ly/UAJu50H06Aw #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #positivetraining #ABA #appliedbehavior

Motivating Operations And Training | So Much PETential

Applied Behavior Analysis looks at the impact of the environment on behavior. Learn more about how motivating operations can help you with dog training.

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RT @CincyPetMag: Head over to CincyPet.com and read the latest from our training expert Lisa with @somuchpetential for an easy training game for your dog. #cincypetmagazine #fearfreetraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #dogtraininggames
Tomorrow morning is my next interview on @WCPO's Cincy Lifestyle Show. I'll be sharing tips for preparing ahead of time, before getting or giving a holiday puppy.
Louis can brighten any day.
If you've worked with me you know I use sounds like Good, Yes or a click a lot. Those sounds are called markers. I've explained more about marker training, its benefits and how to use it effectively in my latest @CincyPetMag article. ow.ly/MfQQ50GeQFA
I see it happen. When people ask their dog to sit, they they pull out a treat, hold it in front of their dog’s face and tell their dog to sit. This is called luring, one strategy used in dog training. There are problems with using lures. More: rebrand.ly/vhc8asy

Problems With Luring In Dog Training | So Much PETential

I see people pull out a treat, hold it in front of their dog’s face and tell their dog to sit. AND their dog sits. This is called luring in dog training.

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Parents...my next beginner dog training class for kids is scheduled to begin August 5! If you have a child 6 years old or older, this is for him/her. In this online class, students will learn training basics with fun practice! Info/Registration: ow.ly/P3Fq50Fy4Gx
Love seeing this! Modern training at our Cincinnati Zoo to teach this giraffe to willingly present its foot for a pedicure. wcpo.com/news/local-news/ham…

Cincy Zoo's giraffes are ready for some much-needed mani-pedis

It took "hundreds of hours and thousands of crackers" to teach the animals how to participate in their own foot care, an important element of maintaining their health that doesn't come easily.

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July 4 is not a favorite holiday of many dogs and people who have PTSD. I wrote about helping your pet navigate the holiday in @CincyPetMag. ow.ly/BsU050FmERW
Live in #Cincinnati and have a pet? @CincyPetMag is our region's only pet lifestyle magazine. I am the training columnist. Please consider donating to @CincyPetMag on GoFundMe. ow.ly/sdu050FkSk8
What I love most about these photos is that Auggie was so afraid of me when we first met. She reacted in barking/lunging/backing up. These were taken today. She has made so much progress. She is learning there is a lot more to enjoy than to be afraid of in life.
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How I strive to be a good leader...and animal trainer. ow.ly/DT9F50FdNIy #leadership #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips
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I'm looking forward to being back on Cincy Lifestyle again tomorrow, on @WCPO! I'll be talking about housetraining tips for puppies. The show airs from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.
If you use ‘command’ and ‘obey’ when you talk about training your pet, I encourage you to shift your mindset. Instead of focusing on getting your pet to obey you, focus on how you can motivate your pet to want to listen to you and be an active participant in your lesson.
Today let's celebrate the beautiful love given to and from rescue dogs. If you are sharing your home and heart with an adopted dog, I'd love to hear about how your friend gives you joy. #nationaldogrescueday
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